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Dubai Eye
5 hours ago
- Climate
- Dubai Eye
UAE rescue team battles Albania wildfires with 18 aerial operations
The UAE rescue team has carried out 18 aerial operations using two Black Hawk helicopters as they work alongside Albanian authorities in containing raging wildfires in the country. The UAE emergency crew also carried out 359 water drops, which is an aerial firefighting tactic to deliver water directly onto flames and hot spots. According to national news agency Wam, the UAE team is working towards limit the spread of the wildfire despite soaring temperatures and difficult terrain. فيديو .. فريق الإنقاذ الإماراتي يواصل جهوده لإخماد حرائق الغابات في ألبانيا #وام — وكالة أنباء الإمارات (@wamnews) August 18, 2025 Regular meetings are held between the UAE and Albanian teams to accelerate firefighting operations, while ensuring the flames don't spread. The UAE team started the firefighting operations in Albania's Gramsh forest area and neighbouring regions on August 11, following the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Arabian Business
12-08-2025
- Automotive
- Arabian Business
UAE to cut four black points for accident-free driving on first day of school year
The UAE will remove four black points from motorists' licences if they avoid accidents and comply with traffic rules on August 25, the first day of the new school year. The Federal Traffic Council said the annual Accident-Free Day campaign is aimed at promoting safe driving as more than one million pupils return to classrooms nationwide. الداخلية تطلق مبادرتها "يوم بلا حوادث" لتعزيز السلامة المرورية أطلقت وزارة الداخلية ممثلة بمجلس المرور الاتحادي، وبالتنسيق مع كافة القيادات الشرطية بالدولة، مبادرتها المرورية الريادية "يوم بلا حوادث" لتتزامن مع انطلاق حملتها الفصلية "عام دراسي آمن"، حيث يصادف (25) من أغسطس… — وزارة الداخلية (@moiuae) August 11, 2025 Drivers who remain incident-free on the day will have the penalty points deducted from their records by September 15. Last year, more than 300,000 motorists registered for the campaign. Hussein Al Harthi, chairman of the Federal Traffic Council at the Ministry of Interior, said the initiative is a key part of efforts to make the UAE's roads safer amid rising congestion. 'We are keen to launch campaigns to boost traffic safety by encouraging positive behaviours among drivers,' he said. 'This requires the co-operation of all members of society, including drivers and pedestrians. We are launching the campaign on the first day of school because it is very important. The priority is to ensure the safety of pupils.' Motorists can sign up via the Ministry of Interior website by logging in and signing the pledge. The campaign urges drivers to follow basic safety measures, including wearing seatbelts, adhering to speed limits, maintaining safe distances and avoiding distractions such as mobile phone use. Black points are imposed for serious breaches of traffic regulations. Accumulating 24 points within 12 months can lead to a licence suspension, with the duration depending on the severity of offences. Penalties for traffic violations in the UAE range from fines and vehicle confiscation to daily impound fees of AED100. Mustafa Al Dah, an Emirati road safety researcher, said the timing of the campaign serves as a critical reminder. 'The start of the school year is always a key campaign,' he said. 'We often have to remind both parents, teachers, school bus drivers and other road users about the importance of road safety. Despite it being very rare, we have heard of tragic incidents in the past where children have been injured in a school car park or someone has died in or near a school.'
Khaleej Times
10-08-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
Watch: UAE aid convoys deliver over 4,500 of tonnes of relief to Gaza over two weeks
Ten convoys loaded with Emirati humanitarian aid crossed over the past two weeks into the Gaza Strip through Egypt's Rafah Crossing, as part of the UAE's efforts to support and assist the Palestinian people. This comes as part of the 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'. The convoys consist of 214 trucks carrying more than 4,565 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including food supplies, equipment, and pipes for desalination plants. Watch the video below. ضÙ�Ù� عÙ�Ù�Ù�Ø© #اÙ�Ù�ارس_اÙ�Ø´Ù�Ù�3.. 10 Ù�Ù�اÙ�Ù� Ù�ساعداذ Ø¥Ù�اراذÙ�Ø© (214 شاØÙ�Ø©) ذعبر Ø¥Ù�Ù� #ذزة Ø®Ù�اÙ� اÙ�أسبÙ�عÙ�Ù� اÙ�Ù�اضÙ�Ù�Ù�Ø� Ù�ØÙ�Ù�Ø© بأÙ�ثر Ù�Ù� 4565 Ø·Ù�ا Ù�Ù� اÙ�Ù�Ù�اد اÙ�ذذائÙ�Ø© Ù�Ù�عداذ Ù�Ù�Øطاذ اÙ�Ø°ØÙ�Ù�Ø©Ø� Ù�Ù�ذخÙ�Ù�Ù� Ù�Ù� Ù�عاÙ�اة اÙ�أشÙ�اء اÙ�Ù�Ù�سطÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù� #Ù�اÙ� — Ù�Ù�اÙ�Ø© Ø£Ù�باء اÙ�Ø¥Ù�اراذ (@wamnews) August 10, 2025 Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Emirati humanitarian aid team stationed in the city of Al Arish oversees the precise loading of the aid, monitors its delivery through the Rafah Crossing, and ensures it reaches the Gaza Strip. Continuous aid On March 31 this year, the UAE marked 500 days of continuous humanitarian relief under the operation, delivering over 65,000 tonnes of food, medical, and relief aid — valued at more than US$1.2 billion — through land, sea, and air routes. With its tri-modal delivery system, by land, sea, and air, the initiative has enabled UAE humanitarian aid to constitute 44 per cent of total international aid to Gaza to date, according to UN reports. Steadfast position Earlier this week, the UAE strongly condemned the Israeli government's decision to occupy the Gaza Strip, warning of its catastrophic consequences. In a statement by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa), the country also stressed its outright rejection of any infringement on the inalienable rights of the Palestinians or attempts to displace them.
Arabian Business
04-08-2025
- Health
- Arabian Business
UAE health ministry completes second phase of adopting ‘Zero Government Bureaucracy'
As part of the UAE government's 'Zero Government Bureaucracy' programme, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said it has successfully restructured a series of key services, reducing their number by 50 per cent. This is Phase II of MoHAP's effort to align with the UAE programme, which aims to create a government free of unnecessary complexity, with faster, simpler, and more effective services that enhance quality of life and boost institutional efficiency. سمعنا الجميع باهتمام. وعقدنا الورش التشاركية. ووظفّنا أحدث التقنيات. لنصل إلى خدمات رقمية أسهل، وأسرع، وأبسط، وأكفأ، تلبّي احتياجاتكم وتفوق توقّعاتكم. #وزارة_الصحة_ووقاية_المجتمع_الإمارات #تصفير_البيروقراطية #خدمات_سهلة_وسريعة #خدمات_أكثر_كفاءة_وسهولة … — وزارة الصحة ووقاية المجتمع – MOHAP UAE (@mohapuae) August 3, 2025 UAE's Zero Bureaucracy success continues In this phase, the Ministry adopted a human-centric roadmap that placed customer experience at its core. Key elements included streamlining service procedures, reducing documentation, eliminating redundant requirements, and integrating digital systems to reduce the number of smart apps in use. The Ministry also focused on minimising time, cost, and effort for service users while enhancing interoperability with partner entities to facilitate seamless data exchange and faster access to services. A package launched by MoHAP during this phase included licensing and accreditation services for healthcare professionals and facilities, in which they cut the number of services from 32 to just 16. The overhaul has significantly reduced processing times, improved operational efficiency, and strengthened alignment with the programme's overall objectives. To assess the impact of these improvements, MoHAP conducted surveys and user experience studies, and used suggestions from both the internal teams and proactive service users. These efforts align with the programme's target of achieving 100 per cent elimination of digital bureaucracy by providing streamlined, complexity-free services and modernised systems. MoHAP stressed that it's committed to supporting the UAE Government's vision of building a more agile and proactive model, one that anticipates needs, offers innovative solutions, and delivers fast, efficient, and tangible results for every customer. Benefits both citizens and businesses Dr Mohammed Salim Al Olama, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health and Prevention, said these improvements will meet the expectations of citizens, as well as businesses. 'Our approach aligns perfectly with the government's flexible and forward-looking model for service delivery. It supports sustainable development, strengthens the UAE's global competitiveness, and is built on innovation, stakeholder engagement, and the empowerment of high-performing teams through advanced digital tools and AI integration,' said Dr Al Olama. 'The Ministry achieved remarkable results in the first and second phases of the programme by engaging various segments of society, partners, and internal teams. We adopted a proactive approach to enhance services, streamline procedures, and improve operational efficiency, making them more accessible and user-friendly. Abdullah Ahli, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector and Leader of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Team at MoHAP, emphasised the participatory nature of the Ministry's approach. 'Our service redesign efforts align with Phase II of the Zero Government Bureaucracy programme,' Ahli explained. 'We adopted a co-design methodology through workshops that involve stakeholders from the healthcare sector and customers themselves. By analysing the user experience, we ensured the new services are smoother, less costly, and more results-oriented, while eliminating unnecessary procedures and requirements to maximise satisfaction and customer happiness.' Future packages Ahli said the Ministry is in the process of launching additional packages of redesigned services, following the successful completion of the testing phase and user experience assessments. These service packages will include a wider range of priority services. Phase II of the programme aims to achieve 100 per cent zero digital bureaucracy by removing redundant digital steps, minimising the number of smart applications, and upgrading all digital government systems. It also involves the active adoption of artificial intelligence and a fundamental shift in the culture of government work.
Arabian Business
14-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
UAE announces MAJOR $205mn Emirates Road expansion
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced the launch of a project to develop and enhance the capacity of Emirates Road, as part of a national plan to address traffic congestion. The project reflects the UAE's commitment to building infrastructure that supports economic growth, enhances quality of life, and improves the efficiency of the federal road network. The project, with an estimated cost of AED 750 million, is scheduled to begin in September 2025 and will span two years. الوزارة' تطلق مشروعاً حيوياً لتطوير شارع الإمارات يمتد من تقاطع البديع بطول 25 كيلومتراً أعلنت وزارة الطاقة والبنية التحتية عن بدء تنفيذ مشروع تطوير ورفع كفاءة شارع الإمارات في سبتمبر 2025، ولمدة عامين. ويتضمن المشروع توسعة الطريق من ثلاث إلى خمس حارات في كل اتجاه، على امتداد 25… — وزارة الطاقة والبنية التحتية (@MOEIUAE) July 14, 2025 Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, affirmed that the project is part of the Ministry's efforts to develop solutions to traffic congestion, an issue that received attention during the UAE Government Annual Meetings, where the importance of road infrastructure development was emphasised as a key enabler of traffic flow and national development. 'This project represents a significant step toward realising the UAE's vision of establishing an integrated road network that meets the needs of the population and economic growth. Enhancing road efficiency and upgrading key interchanges will reduce daily travel times, improve community satisfaction, and support sustainable development by ensuring smooth traffic flow that enhances quality of life. It also reflects the country's commitment to delivering innovative solutions for improving transportation, reducing congestion-related emissions, and raising overall living standards,' he said. 'This project is part of a comprehensive vision aimed at enhancing the country's transport and road infrastructure network according to the highest engineering and technical standards, positioning the UAE among the world's leading nations in providing sustainable infrastructure that meets future needs and supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. It will also help deliver integrated logistics services aligned with the nation's ambitions,' Al Mazrouei added. Major Emirates Road expansion underway The project is being implemented in collaboration with local government entities and is expected to deliver outcomes that impact mobility, goods transport, and service flow across the country. The Emirates Road development project includes expanding the road from three to five lanes in each direction over a stretch of 25 kilometres, starting from Al Badee Interchange in Sharjah to the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain. This expansion will increase the road's capacity to 9,000 vehicles per hour, representing a 65 per cent increase. The project features an upgrade of Interchange No. 7 on Emirates Road, with the construction of six bridges totalling 12.6 kilometres in length, and a capacity of 13,200 vehicles per hour. The development will include the creation of collector roads on both sides of Emirates Road, spanning 3.4 kilometres. It aims to regulate traffic flow and achieve safety standards for road users. The development will reduce travel time by up to 45 per cent for commuters travelling from Ras Al Khaimah, through Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah, to Dubai, and vice versa. The project is expected to alleviate traffic density, reduce travel times, and enhance flow on one of the most heavily used federal roads. It is being implemented according to international standards in infrastructure design and execution, ensuring traffic efficiency, quality, and safety. 'The project will be implemented in accordance with the highest international standards in road and infrastructure planning, with a strong emphasis on ensuring long-term sustainability. It will significantly enhance traffic flow, particularly for transit movement between cities across the UAE,' Eng. Hassan Al Mansouri, Undersecretary for Infrastructure and Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said. He noted that Emirates Road is one of the main federal roads managed by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.
